Extermination Order Highlighted in German Colonial Atrocities
A London report summarizes a British interior department release detailing German rule in Africa. It cites mass killings of Herero, Hottentot, and Berg-Damara peoples, forced concubinage, and slave labor under Governor Trotha’s extermination order, with witnesses describing brutal acts and land theft.
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Yssoes
London
Germany
Africa
Edmond M. L. Gorges
Union of South Africa
F. Solf
Windhoek
Loutwein
Paul Rohrback
Karl Dove
Solf
Gorges
Great Britain
South Africa
Hottentots
Berg-Piama
Leutwein
Trotha
East Africa
Allied push slows German defense on the Hindenburg line
Early morning dispatch reports Allied forces advancing along the Hindenburg line from La Fere to St. Quentin with gains near Vermand and Cambrai. French and British units press through La Fere, La Reres, and St. Gobain sectors amid bad weather hindering German counterattacks and evacuations at La Fere and La Pere.
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Traveey
Domme
Wattotey
Petrin
la Reres
la Pere
St. Godwin Forest
Hinescourt
la Kere
Ypre
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Gouzeaucour
Marshall
Hindenburg Line
Artillers
St. Gobain
Aisne
Vesle
Abe St. Gobain
Chemin-des- Dan Ronghalds
Reims
Laffaux
Aisneares
Flanders
Mult Inch
Armentieres
Havrincourt
Gonzearcourt
Brutal Exces ses by Europeans Against Natives Detailed
Acting Secretary Gorges cites sworn native statements describing widespread brutality and injustice by European officials. The report condemns colonial legal practices, including flogging and imprisonment in chains, denial of native testimony, and biased court review of crimes by Germans against natives.
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Gorges
Report on Waterloo Savings Bank Financials at Sept 7 Close
The Waterloo Savings Bank reports resources of 2 096 37 97 and deposits totaling 1 898 274 45. Capital stock stands at 150 000 with undivided profits of 48 663 a, for the period ending Sept. 7.
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Waterloo Savings Bank
Waverly Canning Factory Worker Pro-Hun Charged
Iferman Buelman, about 40, a watchman at the Waverly jelly canning plant, was brought from Waverly by a federal officer and jailed to await investigation by United States Commissioner J. E R. Dempster. He is accused of saying he wished Germany would blow up the plant and of inciting employees to strike. It is believed a grievance over pay advances motivated his alleged acts.
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Iferman Buelman
Waverly
J. E R.dempster
United States
Buelman
Ielly
Isonia German
Alleged Loss of Steers and Calves in Railroad Damage Suit
FE A Kraft sues Chicago Great Western alleging three steers and two calves shipped from Fairbank to Chicago on January 18 1918 were lost or unaccounted for. Kraft seeks 1460.95 dollars in damages.
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FE. A. Kraft
Chicago Great Western Railway
Fairbank
Chicago
Wraft
Last Night's News in Brief
Washington DC Attorney General Gregory warned the President his department would raid without soldiers unless ordered otherwise. Washington DC War Labor Board was told a strike would occur among sheet metal workers east of the Mississippi on Monday if demands are not met. San Antonio Texas Lieutenant John W Tomlinson of Washington was killed in an aerial accident at Brooks Field. Washington DC State Department announced a commission to aid law abiding Germans and Austrians in the country.
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Washington, T C
Gregory
Will
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
San Antonio
Ver
John W. Tomlinson
Washington
Brooks Field
D. C
State Department
Emperor William Praises Krupp War Effort at Essen
At Krupp munition works in Essen, Emperor William declares he has left no stone unturned to shorten the war and urges industrial mobilization. He thanks Krupp directors, foremen, workers, and women for their role, noting Germany’s resolve against enemies and the need to sustain existence amid hardship.
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Unie Associated Press
Amsterdam
Krupp Munition
Essen
William
Germany
Work
Europe
Krupps
Cmap
Sloex
Landsturm
Rered
German Empire
Ipeace
Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A reader from Andrews Indiana praises Chamberlain’s remedy as the best medicine for diarrhoea and bowel trouble. She notes her mother used it for years and still keeps it stocked at home, reflecting long trust in the product.
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tHield
High Estecen
Chamberlain
W. Cowswell
Andrews
Ind
Peace and duty praised in wartime address
A wartime speech lauds the sacrifice of women, widows, peasants, and soldiers, praising the navy and army for defying odds at Skagerrak and urging maximal effort to preserve the German nation amid the enemy’s will to destruction. The speaker recalls failed peace offers and stresses duty, responsibility, and collective resolve.
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Germany
Skagerrak
Practice Shoot Tomorrow at Byrnes Park Gun Club
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 the last practice shoot of the season will be held on the gun club grounds at Byrnes park. The hunting season opens Monday and tomorrow's program gives gunners a chance to brush up for field and marsh shooting. Try Phelps Glasses for lead ache SLS Jefferson.
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Byrnes Park
Sgunners
Death of Sergt Eben A Smith Confirmed in France
Sergt Eben A Smith of Company 1, 30th Infantry, was killed in action in France between July 22 and 29 though official telegram cites March 19. Born Tyrone Pennsylvania, he would have turned 24 in November after service in the Marine Corps and Mexican unrest. His mother Mrs Kate Bronson and sister Mrs J Wansmire are the close relatives in town.
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Eben A. Smith
30Th Infantry
France
Kate Bronson
Columbia Street
Herschel Smith
Eben
War Department
Sergt. Smith
Tyrone
Marine Corps
Vera Cruz
Ile
Infantry
Marine Company
Wansmire
C. I. Smith
W. R. Walker
Marriage Licenses Listed For Elgin and Allison Residents
Brecknell Wilson of Elgin aged 25 and N Beatrice Broaderick also of Elgin aged 38. Warm Schneiderman of Allison aged 30 and Gertie Evers of Allison aged 20. Additionally a listing for Try Phelps Glasses for head ache at 518 Jefferson.
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Brecknell Wilson
Elgin
N. Beatrice Broaderick
Warm Schneiderman
Allison
Gertie Evers
Red Cross Classes Formed for Home Care of Sick in Waterloo
Waterloo chapter of the American Red Cross announces classes in elementary hygiene and home care of the sick to train women for nurse shortages. Enrollment through Miss Minnie Harrison or Mrs J E Ridenour. The program includes demonstrations and equipment, with day and evening sessions and a central meeting place.
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Waterloo
American Red Cross
Board of Directors
Minnie Harrison
J. E. Ridenour
Henee
H.B. Plumb
Harrison
Ridenour
Fragmented Financial Figures From OCR Sample
The text presents a jumble of numeric values and codes including 495.000.00 201.43 S20LAS 106,000.00 290,343.56 5,527.80 3.167.156 25,506.89, lacking clear context or identified entities. No discernible event or subject is extractable for a coherent news item.
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Sycamore Street
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Red Cross
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Treasury
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State of
Iowa
Black Hawk County
W. C. Logan
J. J. Miller
W.C. Logan
J. 3. Miller
Hazel M. Reta
Emmons Johnson
Carleton Silas
A. J. Edwards
Scane’s
Scane’s Better Clothes Shop
East Fourth Street
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